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Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster

Average Early-Career Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster Salary in Australia

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AU$85,000
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The average salary for an Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster is AU$85,000 in 2025

Base Salary
AU$0 - AU$85k
Total Pay
AU$0 - AU$90k
(last updated Oct 22 2018)
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What Do Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blasters Do?

Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster Tasks
  • Assess sites to determine quantity, type, and placement of explosives to remove rock or structures.
  • Detonate blasts and evaluate results to determine next steps.
  • Prepare explosives and safely secure the blast radius.
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Common Health Benefits for a Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster

Medical
50%
Dental
50%
Vision
50%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blasters

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blasters

What is the highest pay for Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blasters?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster is A$NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blasters?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster is A$NaN / year

How can Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blasters increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster that oversees more junior Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blasters, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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